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title: "Set up connectors"
slug: "set-up-connectors"
tags: ["Flow topic"]
status: "new"
updated: 2026-03-20T12:59:01Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:53Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-connectors"
---

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# Set up connectors

Use a connector to set up a connection to a data source. A connector defines the type of connection and how to connect to the relevant data source. You can use a connector for both incoming and outgoing messages.

You can use these connector types:

| Connector type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| D365 F&SCM | Directly connects to a D365 F&SCM database. |
| Database | Connects to an external database via ODBC or to an external Azure SQL database. |
| Staging journal | Uses a staging table validate and approve data before it is imported into D365 F&SCM. |
| Azure file storage | Exchanges data files using Azure file storage or Windows folders as file storage. |
| Web service | Exchanges data via a web service using a stream. |
| Blob storage | Exchanges data files using an Azure Blob storage. |
| Upload and download | Uploads or downloads a data file. |
| SharePoint | Exchanges data files using SharePoint as file storage. |
| Service Bus queue | Exchanges data using an Azure Service Bus queue or topic subscription. |
| Direct SQL | Exports data directly from D365 F&SCM to a cloud database. |
| ECS Azure file storage | Connects to your Azure file storage location to create the Environment Comparison Studio folders in the applicable share. |

### **Example**

If you want to export D365 F&SCM data into a file, you need these connectors:

- On the source site, a connector of type D365 F&SCM.
- On the target site, a connector of type Azure file storage.

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## Related

- [Validate connectivity setup](/validate-connectivity-setup.md)